Braves Update:
Chipper Jones hit the 350th homerun of his career and Adam LaRoche hit his 26th homer of the season but it wasn’t enough as the Braves lost to the Pirates 5-4. Jeff Francoeur was unintentionally walked, for I believe his 13th walk of the season. Patience, patience, patience Frenchy! I was wondering, is it possible for the Braves to play out the rest of their season on the road? Home games are just killing them. The Braves are 26-33 at home, while they are only one game under .500 on the road. The Bravos have the day off so they can think about losing a series to the Pirates!
Games to .500: 8
Games behind Cincinnati Reds: 6.5
Games behind New York Mets: 18.5
NASCAR Update:
Mark Martin won the Truck Series race at Bristol last night. This is the fourth win for Martin in the Truck Series this year. He has also won in all three of NASCAR’s major divisions at Bristol. As for his plans for next year, he still delusionally thinks Todd Kluever will be in the #6 car and Martin will just be running the trucks. I feel like he’ll be on his farewell tour until 2010, when Roush Racing will finally be forced to reduce their teams from five to four.
In vomit in my throat news, Wally Dallenbach, Jr. will be co-race anchor with Bill Weber on TNT next year and unfortunately for years to come. It was described as “perfect” in the press release, but I think that’s only for people not forced to listen to their misinformed and laughable banter during the race. Lucky for us, they will only be doing the six Cup races TNT gets next year; unlucky for us this includes Daytona’s Pepsi 400. Why can’t they just have the Fox crew do the whole season? They are funny, I love Chris Meyers and his lack of motivation to actually learn things about NASCAR, Darrell Waltrip always has something to say, even if it’s wrong, but that’s what makes him so lovable, and Larry Mac is there to correct him. He’s the prefect straight man. Jeff is just upset that he doesn’t get to do the live play-by-play and is forced to work with Chris, that he makes phenomenally inappropriate comments. At least Fox’s crew understands how to broadcast a race. When you’re watching the NBC/TNT crew, they’ll mention that there is an exciting race for the lead, and instead of showing that, they’ll be doing close ups on Morgan Sheppard’s car. Ahhh…enough ranting…onto other news. (nascar.com)
Giants Update:
The Giants have finished their training camp at the University of Albany. The boys will continue practicing at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. 40,655 people attended training camp this year, second only to 2004 when 45,040 fans attended, aka Eli’s rookie season.
Around Sports:
Former New York Knick’s head coach, Pat Riley will be returning to the Miami Heat as the head coach for the 2006-2007 season. Riley led the Heat to their first ever NBA title last season.
The U.S. Open is set to begin next week making Queens the place to be for two whole weeks. This year’s open has Andre Agassi playing in his final tournament. He along with Serena Williams are unseated. Take that Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova!
It was ejection night, as the Dodgers took on the Padres. Starting pitcher Brad Penny and Manager Grady Little were tossed in the fifth inning after Penny argued with the umpire because a pitch was called a ball walking the batter and Penny did not agree. If only his girlfriend, Alyssa Milano, could use some of her Charmed magic. Although, I think she was the one that could see things happen before they happened, so that would do much in this case. She would need to freeze time or something. Little Penny were joined by Julio Lugo in the clubhouse. Lugo was ejected during the fourth inning for throwing his helmet. The Dodgers lost 7-2 allowing the Padres to complete the sweep. The Dodgers are now just one game ahead of the Padres in the NL West race.
Belated Birthday wishes go out to Mets player, Julio Franco who turned 48 yesterday, we think!
Random Quote: “At 32 years of age, I would like to think he has a brain and would think: 'This could more than likely be my last stop.’”- Terry Bradshaw on T.O. (Best Damn Sports Show Period via foxsports.com)
Separated at Birth:
Around the World:
Pluto was demoted to dwarf status leading to a new reality show, “Little Planet, Big Universe.”
A mountain lion invaded a home in Colorado but left after realizing it was the shack inhabited by the unibomber and the crazy loon who purchased the home knowing Teddy was the previous owner.
Celebrity Tid Bits:
John Michael Montgomery entered an “alford plea” stemming from his DUI arrest earlier this year. The country singer will have to pay $663.50 in fines and must enroll in an alcohol education program. So it has not been a good year for people associated with Eddie Montgomery. His Montgomery Gentry band mate, Troy Gentry is facing charges stemming from his alleged killing of a tamed bear and now his brother, John, with the DUI, I’d watch out if I were his wife. (via cmt.com)
Owen Wilson was flashed at the premiere of his new movie “You, Me and Dupree” in London. I’m pretty sure this isn’t something he hasn’t seen before, or well, something that hasn’t happened to him before.
As if I needed another reason to head over to the Cracker Barrel. The amazing country time restaurant is releasing a 12 track album featuring Jo Dee Messina, Blake Shelton, Randy Travis, Lonestar, and the Wreckers. The CD also has duets from Deana Carter and Heart, Jack Ingram and Willie Nelson, as well as Jamie O’Neal and Michael McDonald. $125,000 of the proceeds from the sales of this album will benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Rumors are spreading that the Saturday Night Live cast is going to be downsizzed by as many as four cast members. Names being thrown around include Chris Parnell (this would be the second time he's fired from SNL), Will Forte, Horatio Sanz (about time), and Keenan Thompson. In addition, SNL will not add any new cast members. The only one I would upset if he had to leave would be Keenan. I grew up with him on All That, Keenan and Kel and D2. He was also amazing in Snakes on a Plane.
Happy birthday wishes go out to Craig Kilborn.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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